• Technology

    2026-06-04

    Afghan youth turn to innovation over extremism

    Young Afghans are using technology and innovation to address community challenges, demonstrating how constructive engagement can strengthen social responsibility and reduce the appeal of extremist ideologies.

  • Security

    2026-06-01

    Religious scholars reject extremist narratives to protect Muslim youth

    Mainstream religious leaders condemn fringe groups for misusing faith and urge communities to recognize their hidden political agendas.

  • Terrorism

    2026-05-26

    Extremists’ authoritarian ideology clashes with Islamic traditions, experts say

    Analysts say al-Qaeda reflects modern authoritarian politics more than Islamic historical traditions rooted in coexistence, diversity, and social welfare.

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    Spotlight

    'Nothing allowed': Afghan women demand education rights in UN appeal

    A United Nations campaign aims to raise #AfghanGirlsVoices, spearheading a global call to respect all Afghan girls' and women's right to education.

    'Nothing allowed': Afghan women demand education rights in UN appeal
  • Security

    2026-05-26

    Mali under siege as JNIM expands pressure

    Al-Qaeda linked JNIM intensifies blockade tactics, taxation, and infrastructure attacks, deepening Mali’s ongoing security and humanitarian crisis.

  • Terrorism

    2026-05-20

    Terror group turns to propaganda after battlefield failures

    Al-Qaeda is increasingly relying on propaganda, covert networking and psychological warfare as persistent leadership crises and organizational failures continue weakening its military capabilities.

  • Security

    2026-05-14

    Terror groups exploit instability to expand influence, analysts say

    Terror groups such as al-Qaeda exploit instability and weak governance to expand influence while presenting coercive control systems as legitimate governance structures.

  • Terrorism

    2026-05-12

    Terror groups expand cyber recruitment to wage digital war

    Extremist networks increasingly exploit cyberspace to recruit skilled individuals, expanding threats beyond battlefields into global digital environments.

  • Terrorism

    2026-05-07

    Terror fails to divide Herat’s communities amid extremist attacks

    Sunni and Shia communities in Herat reaffirm unity after a deadly attack in Injil district, rejecting efforts by extremists to fuel sectarian division.

  • Education

    2026-05-04

    Mobile library in Herat aims to counter extremism through reading

    An Afghan bookseller is bringing knowledge directly to young people, promoting literacy, awareness, and resilience against extremist ideologies.

  • Youth

    2026-04-27

    Young artists reshape Afghanistan’s image through art

    Young women in western Afghanistan use miniature art to reject extremist ideologies, reshape global perceptions, and guide the next generation toward peace and coexistence.

  • Education

    2026-04-20

    Education reshapes Afghan youth, weakens extremist appeal

    Expanding access to universities and social activities is reshaping Afghan youth attitudes, reducing extremist influence and strengthening resilience across communities.

  • Youth

    2026-04-16

    Young female artists use miniature art to challenge extremism

    Afghan female artists revive centuries-old traditions while challenging extremism and reshaping Afghanistan's global image.

  • Security

    2026-04-15

    Extremist groups exploit resource crises to expand influence: analysts

    Al-Qaeda uses local disputes over water and land to gain control, build influence and deepen instability in vulnerable communities.

  • Security

    2026-04-14

    Niger violence exposes contradictions in extremist strategy

    Attacks on civilians expose contradictions in al-Qaeda-linked groups' strategy, while communities increasingly resist their presence.

  • Education

    2026-04-11

    Afghan youth turn to education against extremism

    Growing enrollment in higher education signals a generational shift among Afghan youth toward knowledge, opportunity and rejection of extremist ideologies.

  • Terrorism

    2026-04-03

    Mali's top Imam urges regional fix for Sahel jihadist crisis

    Mali’s influential Imam Mahmoud Dicko called for coordinated regional action to end al-Qaeda violence in the Saleh region of Africa.

  • Security

    2026-04-02

    Soldiers die while saving civilians in Burkina Faso

    Troops digging trenches to protect residents were killed when militants attacked the town of Titao, highlighting the risks faced by forces defending civilians in northern Burkina Faso.

  • Terrorism

    2026-03-22

    Afghans warn African nations against falling for terrorists' deception

    Afghans who endured decades of al-Qaeda violence urge people in Africa’s Sahel region not to be misled by the terrorist group's false promises.

  • Terrorism

    2026-03-12

    Extremist group continues to disregard civilian lives in Africa

    Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin prioritizes territorial control and ideology over human safety, leaving civilians across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger exposed to violence.

  • Security

    2026-03-11

    Regional cooperation key to countering extremist violence in Sahel region

    As extremist violence surges in the Sahel region of Africa, officials urge coordinated action combining security, civilian engagement, and development.

  • Economy

    2026-03-07

    Ghazni exports 13,000 metric tons of dried fruits despite transit obstacles

    Traders urge improved transit routes and lower costs as officials promise long-term solutions to boost provincial exports.

  • Terrorism

    2026-03-07

    Scholars reject extremist group's claim to Islam, condemn violence, distortion of faith

    Religious scholars across the Islamic world say al-Qaeda distorts Islamic teachings, lacks religious legitimacy, and fuels violence that harms Muslims globally.

  • Health

    2026-03-05

    Afghanistan’s 1st functional neurosurgery brings hope, relief for patients

    An unprecedented operation in Kabul ends years of suffering for one patient and signals a major step forward for Afghanistan’s medical capabilities.

  • Economy

    2026-03-04

    Afghan think tank offers alternative to extremist narratives through entrepreneurship

    A Herat based initiative connects educated youth with businesses, boosting economic growth while countering extremism through knowledge, innovation, and practical enterprise solutions.

  • Youth

    2026-03-04

    Afghan cricket players deliver impressive performance at World Cup

    Afghanistan’s commanding performances at the 2026 T20 World Cup showcased its growing strength, confidence, and ability to challenge top international cricket teams.

  • Security

    2026-02-27

    Sahel-based extremists fuel discontent in Africa while exploiting crisis it creates

    An al-Qaeda affiliate group deepens instability across the Sahel region by manufacturing unrest, manipulating communities, and shifting blame to governments for its own actions.

  • Energy

    2026-02-26

    Tawkhanas provide affordable warmth across rural Afghanistan

    In Maidan Wardak, rural communities continue to rely on underground tawkhanas, blending tradition, safety, and economy to survive harsh winters.